For some children, the hardest part of a session or school day isn't any single activity — it's the moment of switching from one thing to the next. A smooth transition can make a big difference to how the rest of the day goes.
Why Transitions Can Be Hard
Moving from a preferred activity to a less preferred one, or simply shifting attention and expectations suddenly, can be genuinely difficult for some children, sometimes leading to resistance or distress that looks unrelated to the activity itself.
Visual and Routine-Based Supports Used
At Global Autism Learning School, visual schedules, short verbal or visual warnings before a change, and consistent daily sequencing are used to help children anticipate what comes next rather than being caught off guard.
The Role of Consistency
Dr. Charu Arora notes that predictability doesn't mean rigidity — it means a child knows roughly what to expect, which frees up their attention and energy for the activity itself rather than the uncertainty around it.
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